Whole Hog Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Oaklawn Mansion, 3331 Denning Ln, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Mark your calendar for a wonderful, family-fun event the 2025 John Maher Builders Whole Hog Festival in Spring Hill benefitting The Well! This event not only raises support for The Well Outreach food pantry but is a great time of community and has something for everyone including:

LOTS of yummy pork-themed food!
HUGE Kid’s Zone w all free activities
Antique Tractor Show
Regional Crafts Fair
Foam Fun by Foamboree: Foam Parties For All Ages
Hog Calling Contest
Meet and greet with Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties
Bucking Hog Ride
Bacon Eating Contest
Live Music with headliner Larry Gatlin and more

Fall Festival: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
2025-10-16 10:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 2025-10-31 14:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Middle Tennessee’s favorite fall family tradition, make your way down to the Lucky Ladd Farms to enjoy all things fall during our famous pumpkin patch and corn maze season. Frequently recognized as a “best of” event in Tennessee and across the United States, a visit the Lucky Ladd’s is the don’t miss fall event perfect for families, friends, and groups of all sizes.
Sept. 18 through Oct. 31, 2025

Nashville Pokécon 2025- Saturday Night Halloween Cosplay Ball
2025-10-17 16:00 - 2025-10-19 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Nashville Area PokéCon
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN 37067
October 17-19, 2025
Friday:

Vendor Registration & Set up: Starts at 9AM
Vendor Hall Open/PokéCon Kickoff Party: 4PM-11PM

Saturday:

Breakfast with Coop: 8AM (must be registered to attend)
PokéCon: 10AM-7PM
Halloween Night Cosplay Ball: 7PM-12AM

Sunday:

Vendor Appreciation Breakfast: 9AM-10AM
PokéCon: 10AM-6PM

FREE PARKING!
Attendee Badge Prices:
Kid’s Badge is FREE (Kids 7 & Under)

Must be accompanied by an adult with a badge.

Day Badge is $25 and includes the following perks:

Admittance into the Convention for the day purchased

Weekend Badge is $40 and includes the following perks:

Admittance into the Convention for the whole weekend (Friday-Sunday)

Gym Badge is $100 and includes the following perks:

Admittance into the Convention for the whole weekend (Friday-Sunday)
Priority line giving one hour early exhibit hall access prior to general badge holders.
Priority line giving early panel room access prior to general badge holders.
Free PokéCon T-Shirt

League Badge is $200 and includes the following perks:

All Perks from Gym Badge
Free Swag Bag
2 meals and 2 drink vouchers for each day of the Convention
First opportunity to purchase photo ops with special guests

Halloween Cosplay Ball Admission is $40 (tickets are limited)

$5000 in cash prizes for best dressed
Not included in regular admission cost

All registration fees and badges are final and non refundable and non transferrable.

Nashville Tequila Festival
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | oneC1TY Nashville, 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Sip, savor, and celebrate all things tequila at the Nashville Tequila Festival!
Get ready, Tequila lovers – Nashville Tequila Festival returns to oneC1TY on October 24th with 50+ types of tequila & mezcal available for tasting, fun photo ops, costume contest, tacos, a DJ dance party, and more!
General admission ticket includes 12 tequila tastings and lots of spooky surprises. Tasty food will be available for purchase, and if you’re still thirsty after your tequila samples, there will be a cash bar with beer and cocktails.
Don’t miss the VIP Experience – Enjoy everything included in General Admission plus access to the VIP Lounge, which includes premium tequila tastings, a complimentary cocktail or beer, a separate bar, and exclusive experiences.
Proceeds benefit TennGreen, so every sip counts. Must be 21+ to enter. Please plan to travel responsibly. This is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Tickets are available for purchase at nashvilletequilafestival.com.

PumpkinFest 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
40th Annual PumpkinFest 2025 | Middle Tennessee’s Largest Fall Festival in Downtown Franklin!
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2024, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment
Acoustic Stage Entertainment
Buskers Corner
Art and Culture Performances
Costume Contests
Pumpkin Carving & More!

What Sets this Fall Festival Apart:
PumpkinFest is not just a festival; it’s a harvest extravaganza that captures the essence of fall in Williamson County, Tennessee. Nestled amid the changing leaves and crisp air, this festival is a tribute to all things autumn, from vibrant pumpkins and seasonal treats to lively entertainment and heartwarming traditions.
About The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year that creates more a $8 million dollar economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest entity: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.

Herban Market 10th Anniversary Block Party
2025-10-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Herban Market, 3078 Maddux Way, Ste. 300, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
You’re not going to want to miss Herban Market’s 10th Anniversary Block Party in Franklin, on Saturday , October 25th from 11 AM to 6 PM!
MC’d by friend of Herban Market, Ben Calhoun @bencalhoun of @citizenway
Live music presented by Connor Myers @connormyersmusic and Rixon Entertainment @rixonentgroup (11a – 3p) as the “Unplugged Stage at Herban”
and MORE LIVE MUSIC presented by Narrow Gate @narrowgatelodge and friends (3p – 6p) to benefit their non-profit to continue to transform lives
It’s going to be the BEST place to be on Saturday, October 25!!! Enjoy live music all day, raffle prizes, vendor booths, delicious food, a beer and wine tent, hot air balloon rides, and more. There will be a Kids’ Zone with a bouncy house, a petting zoo, pony and donkey rides, face painting and balloon animals for the kids. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a chance to experience what happens when local business, community, and purpose come together.

Pups & Pints HOWL-oween Festival
2025-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | oneC1TY Nashville, 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Celebrate HOWL-oween with your best furriend at Nashville Pups & Pints!
This free-admission fest in Nashville will feature the best in local pet-product vendors in the Bark Market plus pup-tastic activities for all, including an off-leash area, beer garden, pup costume contest, food trucks, fun photo ops, and more. Bar proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane Association, so every sip (and sniff) counts. More information is available at pupsandpints.com.

ClearView Fall Fest
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:30 | ClearView Baptist Church, 537 Franklin Rd, Bldg A, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Our Fall Festival is on Sunday, October 26, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM! This is a free, community-wide event for people of all ages, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening full of fun, food, and fellowship.
Event Highlights:

Trunk or Treat (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Get ready for a fantastic Trunk or Treat! Kids, come dressed in your favorite costumes and enjoy collecting candy from creatively decorated trunks. Trunk hosts will showcase their best Bible/Jesus-themed designs. Don’t forget to bring your treat bags!
Free Dinner After Trunk or Treat, stay for a free dinner! We’ll be serving up delicious burgers, hot dogs, chips, and cookies for all attendees.
Activities for All Ages: There will be something for everyone, including a hayride, games, face painting, and more!

Family Day 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join the City of Franklin on November 1st, 2025, for Family Day, Franklin Parks Premiere Fall Festival! Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts, games, fishing, live music, pumpkin patch, corn maze, train rides, face painting and more!
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. This free festival features miniature train rides, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don’t miss the Touch-a-Tractor area, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. This year we will have our returning special guest the Gary Sinise Foundation, where The LT. Dan Band will be performing on stage along with their opening act Five For Fighting.
Run of Show (subject to changes):
ALL FAMILY DAY STATIONS WILL END AT 2PM!
10AM – 2PM: Welcome | Family Day
11AM – 1:30PM: Tractor Supply Co. Arena | Equestrian Talent
Noon: Opening Act: Stolen Silver
1PM – 3PM: Gary Sinise and The LT. Dan Band

Franklin Mimosa Fest
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mimosa Fest at Mockingbird Theater – Factory at Franklin

Mimosa Fest the worlds #1 Daytime Party is COMING to Franklin, TN at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar located at the Factory in Franklin! Enjoy Shopping, Mimosas, Music & More!
Get ready, Franklin! Mimosa Fest — the world’s #1 daytime party — is popping up at @mockingbirdtheater at @thefactoryatfranklin Sip endless mimosas, shop local vendors, groove to live music, and soak up all the sunny vibes. Grab your brunch besties, make a day of it, and toast to good times. Tickets going fast — don’t miss the bubbly bash of the season!

12th Annual ForkFest 2025
2025-11-09 13:30 - 18:00 | Leiper’s Fork Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
12th Annual ForkFest Leiper’s Fork, Tenn.
Enjoy free outdoor music featuring Pat McLaughlin at the 12th Annual ForkFest in the heart of historic Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Enjoy food trucks on-site. No coolers or pets, bring your lawn chairs!

2025 FrankTown Festival of Lights
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2025-12-31 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FrankTown Festival of Lights Franklin, TN | Nov 21-Dec 31, 2025

FrankTown Festival of Lights 8th annual drive-through light display in Franklin, TN is open Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Tickets are good any night!
FrankTown Festival of Lights 2025 | A Magical Drive-Through Christmas Experience in Franklin, TN
Get ready to make holiday memories at the 2025 FrankTown Festival of Lights, happening November 21 – December 31 at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, rain or shine, this beloved Franklin Christmas lights event is the ultimate family-friendly holiday experience in Middle Tennessee. Directly off I-65, the lights are just a short drive south from Nashville.
Drive through more than 200 dazzling light displays—each synchronized to festive Christmas music you can tune into on your car radio. After your one-and-a-half-mile drive, stop for a picture-perfect moment under the giant lighted Christmas tree and don’t miss FREE photos with Santa, who’s there every night! Warm up with hot cocoa and s’mores by the fire pit and grab a bite from the onsite food truck.
🎄 Back by popular demand: Walkin’ Wednesdays!
On November 26 and December 3, 10, & 17, guests can park their cars and stroll the lighted route from 5:00–6:30 PM before it opens for vehicles at 7:00 PM. Purchase a passenger vehicle ticket (up to 8 walkers) or large vehicle ticket (9–15 walkers) to enjoy this exclusive walking experience.
Perfect for families, couples, and holiday lovers, the FrankTown Festival of Lights combines festive fun, local charm, and community spirit—all while supporting FrankTown Open Hearts, a nonprofit helping at-risk youth in Williamson County.
📍 FrankTown Festival of Lights Event Details:
Location: Williamson County Agricultural Center, Franklin, TN
Dates: November 21 – December 31, 2025
Hours: 5:00–9:00 PM nightly
Tickets: Buy now and use any night of the week!
Rain or shine
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Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
2025-11-28 17:00 - 2025-11-30 21:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 2025-12-07 21:00, 2025-12-10 17:00 - 2025-12-14 21:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 2025-12-23 21:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights at Lucky Ladd Farms
Looking for a Christmas light show near Nashville? Lucky Ladd Farms is excited to offer family-friendly holiday activities with our very own Christmas events. Stroll our nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights in Middle Tennessee! All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene with some of your favorite farm animals, and some of the best holiday light displays with fun photo ops in all of Tennessee. So if your wondering where to see Christmas lights in town, then you’ll find us conveniently located near Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Nashville!
November 28 – December 21, 2025 – Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm-9pm
BONUS DAYS: December 22 & 23, 2025 – Monday & Tuesday from 5pm-9pm

Winter Wonderland at Kindred Spirits Farm
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Kindred Spirits Farm, 1440 Mentelle Drive, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Get ready to experience a magical winter wonderland filled with snow, music, lights, food and fun for the WHOLE family!

WINTER WONDERLAND IN FRANKLIN AT KINDRED SPIRITS FARM!
Come join us for a magical WINTER WONDERLAND event at KINDRED SPIRITS FARM! Get ready to experience the joy of the season with festive decorations, live holiday music, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re sipping on hot cocoa, taking a reindeer ride, getting your family portrait made with Mr. and Mrs. Claus or playing in the snow, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this winter wonderland extravaganza that gives back to a local equine assited therapy charity !
Each Winter Wonderland Ticket Includes:
1 carrot to feed the “Reindeer”(horses ) on premise.
1 bag of ingredients to make S’Mores
A photo session with a professional photographer with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
All offered activities
You and your family will be able to come and go as you please. Take a walk around the farm to meet all the animals. Roast marshmallows over an open fire. Play games and ride “Reindeer!” Eat and drink to your hearts content! We will have gourmet hot dogs (from Smokey Dawgs) and hot coffee and cocao (Pink Cloud) to keep you warm. For the Adults: Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or favorite cocktail while listening to Christmas tunes (by Amberlea Bruch) ——All while giving back to a sweet, local charity here in Franklin, TN.
THE CHARITY THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS
www.kindredspiritsfarm.org
OUR OUTSTANDING LINEUP THIS YEAR :
AMERLEA BRUCH – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
SMOKEY DAWGS – FOOD VENDOR
PINK CLOUD COFFEE – HOT DRINKS
CODY HILL PHOTOGRAPHY – MR & MRS CLAUS PHOTOS
(All purchases are tax deductible and go directly to Kindred Spirits Farm)
FORMS OF PAYMENT: CASH, CHECK, VENMO.

40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is Middle Tennessee’s largest outdoor Christmas festival!
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is historic Downtown Franklin’s annual Victorian-themed outdoor street festival. Dickens of a Christmas recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. The festival is produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. Dickens of a Christmas will run Saturday, December 13th, 2024, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, December 14th, 2024 from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Nashville Elvis Festival 2026
2026-03-19 17:00 - 2026-03-22 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
10th Annual Nashville Elvis Festival at the Factory at Franklin
Nashville Elvis Festival is the Ultimate Elvis event featuring special guests and the top Elvis Tribute Artists from all over the world! We’re celebrating our 10th Anniverary with our biggest lineup of headliners EVER! Don’t miss our super-sized celebration at The Factory at Franklin – March 19-22, 2026. Tickets & Info: www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com

2026 BrentFest
2026-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Get ready for the 6th annual BrentFest at Crocket Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM!
Summers in Brentwood, Tennessee, have always included concerts at Crockett Park! The City of Brentwood is excited to kick off the 2026 season!
2026 Brentwood Summer Concert Schedule

Concert 1, Sunday, May 31, 2026, 6-8 pm
Concert 2, Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
BrentFest, Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
Red, White, and Boom!, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7-9 p.m.

Red, White, and Boom 2026
2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Red, White, and Boom! – July 4, 2026 – Concert & Fireworks Show!
The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration, Red, White, and Boom at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 PM to 9 PM on Friday, July 4, 2026. Listen to a live performance on July Fourth, and enjoy the City of Brentwood’s annual fireworks show!
Summers in Brentwood, Tennessee, have always included concerts at Crockett Park! The City of Brentwood is excited to kick off the 2026 season!
2026 Brentwood Summer Concert Schedule

Concert 1, Sunday, May 31, 2026, 6-8 pm
Concert 2, Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
BrentFest, Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
Red, White, and Boom!, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
